Arsenal: Five January signings that could save the Gunners’ season

3. Emre Can – Juventus

Another option for Unai Emery to consider is Emre Can. The Juventus midfielder has been struggling for game time this season, only making one start in Serie A since the start of the season.

This is largely due to the arrival of Aaron Ramsey and the emergence of Rodrigo Bentancur. Either way, the Old Lady have a surplus of midfielders so Massimiliano Allegri will have established a pecking order. It doesn’t take a genius to conclude that Can is at the bottom of that order so if Juventus have a clear out in January, the Germany international would be the first to leave.

However, this is not indicative of his ability. Arsenal fans will know from his time with Liverpool just how valuable he can be to a starting eleven.

In fact, his involvement is similar to Granit Xhaka, just without the recklessness. Can is a physical player but he knows when to use this and doesn’t draw in half as many fouls as Xhaka does. He is also an adequate passer of the ball and has the ability to score the spectacular from outside the box.

Can could be available for cheaper than his value this January. His current contract doesn’t run out until 2022 but if things carry on the way they’re going, I wouldn’t put it past him to push for a move away.

It also helps that Can already has a friend at Arsenal in Mesut Ozil so a move could bring out the best in both players.